Scottish independent music label The Fence Collective is bringing a host of artists to Xi'an's On The Way Bar on Oct 9. Performers include King Creosote, FOUND, Lo-fi, The Pictish Trail and On The Fly. The performance is part of The Fence Collective's ... Read More>>
In the 7-day long holiday for the Spring Festival, Xi'an has received a little over 1.9 million visitors, a 15.6% increase from last year, and the tourism industry for the city has reaped a revenue totaling 963 million RMB – up 21.07% from last year. ... Read More>>
A list ranking the top ten cities in China with the highest cost to marry a wife was released by a Xi’an netizen recently. According to him, a man in Xi’an ought to pay 1,040,000 RMB for a wife, including buying a house, decorating, buying ... Read More>>
One of Korea's biggest punk bands, The Strikers, are playing in Xi'an this April as part of their 2012 China tour. Hailing from Seoul, these punksters have been enjoying immense popularity on their native home soil. From their fast paced melodies to their ... Read More>>
Beijing-based skateboard-punk band Larry's Pizza will perform at Aperture Club (光圈) on July 28. The band was formed in October 2006 and brings a rock, skateboard-punk, melodic-punk, pop-punk style. The four man group features front man singer Andy Guo, Guo... Read More>>
China Philharmonic Orchestra will perform its concert for the Chinese New Year at Xi’an Concert Hall on Feb.1. Founded in 2000, the China Philharmonic Orchestra has won attention and recognition around the world. It has cooperated with famous ... Read More>>
Queen Sea Big Shark, one of China’s most successful electro rock bands, will be performing at Xi’an Aperture Club on April 10th, as part of their new album promo tour. Fronted by the stylish and extraverted female singer Fu Han, the band’s ... Read More>>
The 9th Shaanxi Xi’an International Music Festival is to open at Xi’an Music Hall on Dec. 17. During the Festival, prestigious symphony orchestras from China and abroad. including Victoria Festival Symphony Orchestra, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, ... Read More>>
Canadian indie rock band PS I Love You and American multi-instrumentalist Daniel Hart will perform at Aperture Club in Xi’an on August 29. Paul Saulnier and Benjamin Nelson formed the duo of PS I Love You in 2006 and released their first album ... Read More>>
Get ready for a night of live music from one of Beijing's finest and most promising new wave indie bands to emerge in recent years. Steely Heart was founded in 2000 by members Sai Li and Wang Yue. They've since gone on to perform at some of China's biggest ... Read More>>
Sculpting in Time Café (SIT) on Shida Lu will screen movies on Thursday nights and SIT at Jiaotong University will have screenings on Friday nights. Screenings all start at 19:30. Admission is free while a minimum drinks purchase of 15 RMB will be ... Read More>>
According to a relevant department within the Xi’an Municipal Government, in the next five years, Xi’an will strengthen the construction of public transport facilities. Construction of subway line 1, 2 and 3 will be completed and construction of ... Read More>>
Annual “ever-bright city” Xi'an City Wall Lantern Fair will be held from Jan. 16th until Feb. 25th 2009. Scores of colored lanterns are shining on the ancient city walls. Visitors can see the 500-meter-long lantern set, which is longer than all ... Read More>>
The 2nd Chang’an Martial Arts Assembly will be held in Datang west market at 08:30 on Oct. 7th. During the event, tourists can enjoy many performances, including red boxing, Tai Chi, Wing Chun and so on. Tranport to Datong West Market: Bus No 24, 106, ... Read More>>
Vialka are a French husband-and-wife duo of drums and baritone guitar. They have toured all across the world. During their joyful skipping across borders and adventures on their global playground, the duo has collaborated with countless talented musicians ... Read More>>
The "Regulations for the Promotion of a Recycling Economy in Shaanxi Province" goes into effect on December 1st, as a means to reduce the hygienic and environmental problems spurred by the large number of single-use chopsticks used in restaurants. ... Read More>>
Over the past 10 months, 43 serious traffic accidents in Xi’an were caused by waste management trucks, killing a total of 46 people. Accordingly, Xi’an traffic police recently organised a safety training course for the truck drivers with traffic ... Read More>>
Dutch folk band The Black Atlantic and Swedish act Halo of Pendor will perform at Xi'an's Aperture Club (光圈) on October 19. The Black Atlantic released their debut album, Reverence for Fallen Trees, for free online via torrent in 2009, and have toured ... Read More>>
A piano concert by the piano princess Chen Sa and China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Symphony Orchestra will be staged at Xi’an Concert Hall on Jan. 21st. Chen Sa is regarded as one of the leading roles in the Chinese piano era together with Lang ... Read More>>
Qi Yue Music in Xi'an will celebrate its 10th Anniversary with a rock party featuring live music and free tickets at Aperture Club on August 24. Since its opening in 2001, Qi Yue Music has been a Xi'an staple selling guitars, bass, drums and professional ... Read More>>
A joint concert in celebration of the Chinese New Year will be staged in Xi'an on Feb. 26, presented by French violinist Olivier Charlier and Chinese pianist Zhou Qinling, who is currently living in France. The performance will be a sensational fusion of ... Read More>>
Organized by Xi'an Tourism Bureau and in cooperation with 5 skiing arenas including Xi'an Cuihuashan Skiing Arena, Fengyuzhuangyuan Skiing Arena, Tongchuan Yuhuagong Skiing Arena, Baoji Taibaishan Skiing Arena and Shangluomuhuguan Skiing Arena, Xi'an Skiing ... Read More>>
Vialka is a dynamic French-Canadian husband and wife duo who play an experimental style of gypsy folk music, inspired by their nomadic way of life (the band has been on what seems like a permanent world tour since their formation in 2002). Their music ... Read More>>
Australian punk band The Stanleys hit up Xi’an’s Aperture Club on May 16th. The group was formed via Myspace, where the members initially met each other, and had their break out year in 2011 when they toured across Europe, the USA, Japan and ... Read More>>